Seton Hall finished 10-2 in nonconference play last season. However, that success may be attributed to the rather weak slate of non-Big East opponents. According to KenPom, the Pirates nonconference strength of schedule was ranked 244th. Seton Hall ended up going 25-9 to finish the year, including a Big East Tournament title and a NCAA Tournament appearance.
With higher expectations this time around, the Pirates beefed up their schedule with much tougher opponents. Seton Hall will have another challenge in replacing Isaiah Whitehead, and head coach Kevin Willard will be tested early. Here is a look at what awaits Seton Hall in the first half of its regular season.